11-year-old Leeds girl in critical condition as man and woman arrested
An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital - as police arrest a man and woman in connection with an incident at a home in Leeds.
Police were contacted shortly before 7am this morning by the ambulance service to an incident involving an 11-year-old girl.
The force arrived at the home in Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe.
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The girl was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
She is currently in a critical condition, police confirmed.
A scene remains at the address and enquiries are ongoing.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "At 6.55am today, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to an incident involving an 11-year-old girl at an address in Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe.
"The girl was taken to hospital for emergency treatment and is in a critical condition.
"A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident are currently in custody.
"A scene is in place at the address and enquiries are ongoing."
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